"Whilst we don't know if these stickers are the work of xenophobes emboldened by the EU vote, we simply won't stand for it in this borough."

"The number of such crimes in Richmond is extremely low but it is really important that each of us takes a stand to stop any rise in hate or abuse by those who think the referendum gives them an excuse to divide our communities."

Richmond Council leader Lord Nicholas True said: " This borough is characterised by its strong community and we do not tolerate hate crime."